2005 Changing Color of Leadership Conference and Bridge Awards Dinner Program

The 2nd Annual Changing Color of Leadership Conference and Bridge Awards Dinner Sustaining Diversity: Essential Elements of Leadership Building Multiracial Leadership in Corporate Governance, Executive Management and Business Partnerships

November 2, 2005 Westin River North, Chicago, IL Sponsored By:

The work of Chicago United is made possible by the support of our members: Abbott Laboratories, Inc.

Earl Neal & Co.

Peoples Energy

Advocate Health Care

Effner Financial Group Northwestern Mutual Financial Network

Prado & Renteri

Aon Corporation Ariel Capital Management, Inc. Azteca Foods, Inc. Bank of America Baxter International, Inc. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois Bonaparte Corporation BP Burris, Wright, Slaughter &Tom, LLC Cabrera Capital Management Carrington & Carrington, Ltd. Chicago State University Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Electronic Knowledge Interchange Endow, Inc.

Primera Engineers, Ltd. Ralph G. Moore & Associates Rush University Medical Center

Ernst & Young, LLP

Sanchez & Daniels

Federal Reserve Bank of Illinois

Sara Lee Corporation Seaway National Bank

Harris

ShoreBank Corp.

Hill, Taylor, LLC

Sidley, Austin, Brown & Wood, LLP

Hispanic Housing Development Corporation Interface Computer Communications, Inc. Jewel-Osco LaSalle Bank Loop Capital Markets, LLC Marshall Field’s Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw

Smith Whiley & Company Synch Solutions United Airlines, Inc. United Building Maintenance, Inc. University of Chicago Hospitals Urban Retail Properties Company

Chicago Tribune Company

Mesirow Financial

Chicago Urban League

Neal & Leroy, LLC

Citibank F.S.B.

NJW & Associates

Washington, Pittman & McKeever, LLC

ComEd, An Exelon Company

Northern Trust

Winston & Strawn

Crain’s Chicago Business

Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Cub Foods David Gomez & Associates, Inc.

Nuveen Investments Odell Hicks & Company

USG Corporation

Welcome to the 2nd Annual Changing Color of Leadership Conference and Bridge Awards Dinner

November 2, 2005 Dear Conference Participants, On behalf of Chicago United, I would like to thank you for attending the second annual Changing Color of Leadership Conference and Bridge Awards Dinner. Sustainable diversity in America, especially in corporate America, has never been more important or more achievable. This conference has been designed for senior and mid-level managers and aims to promote diversity in business by concentrating on three key interrelated areas of multiracial leadership: governance, management and business partnerships. We hope that you leave the conference armed with useful information and ideas for strengthening your diversity practices and developing more diverse business partnerships. Ariel Mutual Funds is proud to serve as the presenting sponsor for this unique conference. Thank you again for your support and participation. Sincerely,

John W. Rogers, Jr. Chairman & Chief Executive

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Acknowledgements

Dear Conference Participants, A conference of this depth of talent and content cannot be developed and delivered without the support of an active membership and many friends. First and foremost, I thank Ray McCaskey, chairman of the board of Chicago United board of directors and all its members for the unwavering support and belief in the concept of a conference focused on the development of multiracial leadership. To John Rogers who signed up to again support the conference as presenting sponsor within 24 hours of our first successful conference, I appreciate your leadership and your confidence in the organization. The individuals listed below participated in development meetings, they organized and hosted events supporting the conference and its mission, and many provided input via emails and phone calls, some recommended press contacts and helped secure speakers. To each I owe a debt of gratitude including: David Blake, Norman Bobins, William Bonaparte, Sonja Boone, Kevin Brookins, James Cabrera, Martin Cabrera, Marty Castro, Lamont Change, Julie Chavez, Gery Chico, Robin Coffey, Edith Coleman Chears, James Compton, Lester Coney, John Costello, Elnora D. Daniel, Glenn Eden, Louis English, Diego Ferrer, Leana Flowers, Karen Foley, Maye Foster-Thompson, David Gomez, Albert Grace, James Hill, David Hiller, Mary Houpt, Beverly Huckman, Abe Tomás Hughes, Ralph Hughes, Sonya Y. Jackson, Debra Jennings-Johnson, Mary Laraia, Margaret Laney, Darlene Lewis, Michael Lewis, Ray McCaskey, Tom McLeary, Ed McManus, John Melo, Alicia McCray, Ralph Moore, Sharon Morrow, Shonda Morrow, Bob Nash, Michael O’Halleran, Tom Patrick, Jean Pogge, Sheila Quinn, Sandra Rand, James Reynolds, Annette Roder-Zulawski, Hipolito Roldan, Chris Rosenthal, Manuel (Manny) Sanchez, Lauri Sanders, Gail Saracco, Andrea Schwartz, Tim Schwertfeger, William Sharp, Fred Siegman, Doris Salomón Chagin, Jim Skogsbergh, Jorge Solís, Stanley Stallworth, John Sterling, Tyronne Stoudemire, Andres Tapia, Deborah Thomas, Darryl Tom, Jim Tyree, Mark Urquhart, Arthur Velasquez, Larry Wahlstrom, Roxanne Ward, Bob Webster, Joset B. Wright. Anyone who has interacted with staff knows the team at Chicago United is without a doubt the hardest working group ever to be assembled. I can only begin to express my personal appreciation. Ana Souchet provides dedicated and seemingly tireless support. Teresa Sarna has managed several high profile projects; all at the same time, all requiring astounding attention to detail and a diligent editor’s pen...amazing. Evelyn Franklin has provided insight and integrity in our financial management. Arin N. Reeves, PhD., the president of the Athens Group has been an inspiration in diversity strategies. Judy Mathews, president of Community Interface has become the most versatile consultant and strategist imaginable. The panels and speakers assembled are largely the result of Judy’s hard work and vast networks. The CU team also appreciates the dedicated work of Patricia Vogt Design, PJH & Associates, Melody’service, Quam Interactive, Ana Miyares Photography, Andrews Printing and Wedgeworth Business Communications. To all who made this conference a success, thank you.

Sincerely, Gloria Castillo President Chicago United

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Table of Contents

About Chicago United . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Schedule of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6 Sponsors . . . . . .

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Speakers . . . .

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Bridge Awards Dinner Agenda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Business Leaders of Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96 Bridge Awards Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 Chicago Bridge Award Recipient . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 National Bridge Award Recipient . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Bridge Award Corporate Governance Honorees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

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Chicago United is an advocacy organization that enriches the economic fabric of our region by building sustainable diversity in business leadership. Chicago United is a corporate member organization whose active participants are the most senior level officers of each enterprise. Corporate CEOs work together with minority enterprise CEOs to explore key issues in the business environment that enhance the value of diversity and inclusion in their own organizations and generate a positive impact on the local social and financial structures in which their businesses operate and thrive. As the thought leaders that develop the advocacy positions and programs of Chicago United, our members focus on sustaining diversity in the business community as a way to improve the economic fabric of the Chicago region and our nation.

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Schedule of Events 8:00 am – 8:45 am Registration and Continental Breakfast

Grand Court, River Level II

9:00 am – 10:00 am Opening Plenary Session

Grand Ballroom A & B River Level II Moderator: Theresa Gutierrez, ABC7 News Guest Speakers: Gloria Castillo, President, Chicago United Alison Chung, President, TeamWerks Desiree Rogers, President, Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas (Peoples Energy)

10:00 am – 10:15 am

Grand Court, River Level II

Beverage Break / Networking 10:30 am – 11:45 am Track I: Sustainable Multiracial Corporate Governance Leadership Workshop I-A Developmental Strategies for Board Readiness

Executive Room, River Level II

Track II: Sustainable Pipeline of Multiracial Leaders Workshop II-A Leveraging the Depth of the Multiracial Leadership Pipeline

Promenade B, River Level II

Moderator: Tannette Johnson-Elie, Business Columnist, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Panelists: James H. Lowry, Senior Vice President, Boston Consulting; Academic Director, Northwestern University, Minority Director Development Program Cheryl Mayberry-McKissack, Founder and Chairman, Nia Enterprises; Board Member, Deluxe Corp. Carolyn Woo, Dean, Mendoza College of Business, University of Notre Dame; Board Member, Aon Corporation Joset Wright, Vice President, The Hollins Group

Moderator: Monroe Anderson, Editor, Savoy Magazine Panelists: Yasmin T. Bates, Executive Vice President, Chicagoland South, Harris Bob Der, Partner, Ernst & Young Leana Flowers, Senior Vice President & Director, Retail and Human Resource Strategies, ShoreBank Abe Tomás Hughes, Chairman, Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement (HACE)

Promenade C, River Level II Track III: Sustainable Multiracial Business Partnerships Workshop III-A Building Sustainable Business Partnerships with Minority Business Enterprises Moderator: Robert Reed, Anchor, Evening Business Wrap-Up, WBBM Newsradio 780 Panelists: Patricia Harris, Chief Diversity Officer, McDonald’s Corporation Cynthia Johnson, President, Johnson & Associates Business Interiors Martin L. King, President, MKMB Corporation; Chairman, Rainbow/PUSH Coalition Salvador Mendoza, Assistant Vice President – Diversity, Hyatt Corporation

12:00 pm – 1:45 pm

Grand Ballroom A & B River Level II Moderator: Steven Rogers, Director, Levy Entrepreneur Institute & The Gund Family Professor of Entrepreneurship, Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University Guest Speakers: Michael W. Lewis, Executive Vice President / President, City Region, Harris Jim Skogsbergh, President & CEO, Advocate Health Care – Continued –

Diversity Leadership Luncheon

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Schedule of Events

1:45 pm – 2:00 pm Beverage Break / Networking

Grand Court, River Level II

2:00 pm – 3:15 pm Track I: Sustainable Multiracial Corporate Governance Leadership Workshop I-B Maximizing Board Diversity for Shareholder Value

Executive Room, River Level II

Moderator: Tom Hudson, Host, First Business Morning News, Nationally Syndicated Television Panelists: Judy C. Mathews, President, Community Interface, Inc. Ulice Payne, President, Addison Clifton, LLC; Board Member, Wisconsin Energy Michael Riordan, President & CEO, The University of Chicago Hospitals Susan L. Williams, Manager, Special Projects – Social Issues Services, Investor Responsibility Research Center, Washington, DC

Track II: Sustainable Pipeline of Multiracial Leaders Promenade B, River Level II Workshop II-B Employee Network Groups: The Catalyst for Corporate Multiracial Leadership Development Moderator: Cliff Kelley, Host, The Cliff Kelley Show, WVON 1450 AM Panelists: Sheila Quinn, Chicago Diversity Worklife Manager, PricewaterhouseCoopers Doris Salomón, Category Manager – Ethnic Markets, BP North America, Co-founder BP Latino Network Lauri Sanders, Director of Public Affairs, Midwest Division, Jewel-Osco Tyronne Stoudemire, Senior Operations Manager for Global Diversity & Inclusion, Hewitt Associates

Promenade C, River Level II Track III: Sustainable Multiracial Business Partnerships Workshop III-B Building Sustainable Business Partnerships with Minority Professional Service Firms Moderator: Shruti Daté Singh, Reporter, Crain’s Chicago Business Panelists: Martin Cabrera, President, Cabrera Capital Markets, Inc. Venita Fields, Partner & Senior Managing Director, Smith Whiley & Co. Martin Greene, Partner, Greene & Letts

3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Closing Session

Larry Wahlstrom, President, Jewel-Osco Division, Albertsons, Inc. Ralph G. Moore, President, RGMA

Grand Ballroom A & B River Level II

4:30 pm – 6:00 pm Networking Reception

Grand Court, River Level II

6:00 pm – 8:30 pm Bridge Awards Dinner

Grand Ballroom, River Level II

Presenting the 2005 Business Leaders of Color

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Presenting Sponsor:

Media Sponsor:

Advocate for Change Sponsors:

Corporate Citizen for Change Sponsors:

Leadership Sponsors:

The official airline of Chicago United –7–

CHICAGO UNITED 2005 CHANGING COLOR OF LEADERSHIP A N D B R I D G E AWA R D S D I N N E R PRESENTING SPONSOR

Ariel Mutual Funds

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Slow and steady wins the race

Patience has so many rewards At Ariel, we believe good things come to those who wait. We chose the tortoise as our symbol because it illustrates our faith in the moral of Aesop’s fable of the tortoise and the hare: “slow and steady wins the race.” With over $21 billion in assets under management, Ariel Capital Management’s conservative, disciplined investment strategy has helped investors like you achieve long-term goals since 1983. Call an Ariel Investment Specialist today and bring the value of patient investing to your portfolio with the no-load Ariel Mutual Funds. Investors should consider carefully the investment objectives, potential risks, management fees, and charges and expenses before investing. For a current prospectus which contains this and other information, call 800-292-7435 or visit our web site, arielmutualfunds.com. Please read it carefully before investing or sending money. ©2005, Ariel Distributors, Inc., 200 East Randolph Drive, Suite 2900, Chicago, IL 60601.

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At Ariel, we believe diversity is a winning strategy and a good investment. Not to mention, at the end of the day, it is the right thing to do. John W. Rogers, Jr. Chairman and CEO Ariel Capital Management, LLC

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CHICAGO UNITED 2005 CHANGING COLOR OF LEADERSHIP A N D B R I D G E AWA R D S D I N N E R MEDIA SPONSOR

ABC 7 Chicago

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A true shift towards diversity happens when it becomes second nature, part of the very fabric of who we are--both in front of the camera and, perhaps even more importantly, behind the scenes. In the television news business, it’s not enough to hire on-air staff and say, “now we’re diverse.” At ABC7, taking an inclusive approach to the people we hire leads to an inclusive approach to the stories we cover and the manner in which we present the news each day. It is the only way we can truly flourish, the only way we can forge that essential connection with our viewers. Emily L. Barr President & General Manager ABC 7

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CHICAGO UNITED 2005 CHANGING COLOR OF LEADERSHIP A N D B R I D G E AWA R D S D I N N E R A D V O C AT E F O R C H A N G E S P O N S O R S

Abbott Laboratories Aon Corporation Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois Commonwealth Edison Company Hewitt Associates Verizon Wireless

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At Abbott, we’re building a culture that not only recognizes – but values – people’s differences, and makes the most of them. That’s not something abstract: it’s a business imperative and a company priority. Diversity is a goal we pursue relentlessly. Miles D. White Chairman and CEO Abbott Laboratories

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At Aon, we recognize the power of the diverse experiences, cultures and perspectives that our employees represent. We also believe that diversity can be a key competitive advantage. Aon is committed to creating a winning and inclusive culture where everyone has opportunities for growth and development. Through diversity and inclusion, we will better serve our clients while empowering our colleagues to fully realize their potential. Gregory C. Case President & CEO AON Corporation

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Passion ... is devotion to others.

For all of us at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, nothing is more rewarding than working with the communities we serve. From the arts and education to outreach wellness programs for children, we will continue to promote the things that keep people healthy, challenged, and involved. And in the process, we hope we provide the same kind of inspiration we get from you every day.

An independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association

At Blue Cross and Blue Shield, we believe that when each of us brings our unique perspective to bear on shared business goals and when each of us values the perspectives of others, our diversity becomes a powerful tool for effectively matching our company’s services and products to the needs and diversity of our customers, members and communities. Raymond F. McCaskey President and Chief Executive Officer Health Care Service Corporation Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Texas and New Mexico

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Our differences make us stronger.

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See the difference? We embrace diversity in all its manifestations; and we celebrate our community’s rich tapestry of cultures, views and self-expression.

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My own life has been enriched, my own perspective sharpened, by reaching out to those whose experiences are so very different from my own. John W. Rowe Chairman, President and CEO Exelon Corporation

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You’ve made all the right moves Make your next one at Hewitt. We take great pride in turning strong individuals into even stronger professionals. Through diversity, teamwork, and a positive working environment, we can help you become the kind of leader you strive to be. At work. At home. And in your community. Making the world a better place to work. For everyone.

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At Verizon Wireless, the reliability of our network is a direct result of the reliability and performance of our talented team. We’re committed to creating a workforce as diverse as our customer base, and we sustain the ambition, goals and determination of our employees with a variety of programs and rewards. After all, our people are both our biggest investment – and our greatest asset.

We’re the picture of diversity.

Own Your Career. verizonwireless.com/careers We are an equal opportunity employer, m/f/d/v.

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Diversity is not a game of quotas or headcounts. It’s a broadening of the corporate vision to encompass a wider and more varied employee and customer base. My resposibility as Region President is to help establish values, set the cultural tone within the company and keep diversity in front of all employees. When diversity is part of a company’s culture, as it is at Verizon Wireless, everyone benefits, including customers, suppliers and employees. Tracy Nolan President Illinois/Wisconsin Region Verizon Wireless

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CHICAGO UNITED 2005 CHANGING COLOR OF LEADERSHIP AND B R I D G E AWA R D S D I N N E R C O R P O R AT E C I T I Z E N F O R C H A N G E S P O N S O R S

Bank of America BP America, Inc. Chicago Tribune Company Ernst & Young, LLP Harris Jewel-Osco Kraft Foods, Inc. LaSalle Bank Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw, LLP Northern Trust Northwestern Memorial Hospital Nuveen Investments Rush University Medical Center Sidley, Austin, Brown & Wood, LLP SUPERVALU, Inc.

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All it takes is working harder and smarter. Bank of America is proud to support Chicago United for reaching out and making this community a better place for all of us. Visit us at www.bankofamerica.com.

Bank of America, N.A. Member FDIC. Š2005 Bank of America Corporation. SPN-71-AD

Diversity at Bank of America is unity. Not only does diversity celebrate our differences, it celebrates our similarities. We all share many ambitions and desires. We want recognition, we want to do a good job, and we want to influence our world for the better. Terry Perucca President Bank of America, Illinois

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BP is confident that diversity and inclusion is a sound business strategy. It creates value for our customers, our employees and our shareholders. John G. Melo President US Fuels Operations BP America Inc.

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We salute

Chicago United for its unwavering commitment to diversity and economic development.

Diversity is one of Tribune Company’s core values and also an important part of our business strategy. We’ve made good progress, and we continue to work to improve our company’s performance so that our staffs represent the communities we serve. Dennis FitzSimons Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Tribune Company

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At Ernst & Young, we believe that cultivating a culture of inclusiveness and diversity of thought is not only the right thing to do, it’s essential to sustaining the quality and continued growth of our people and the firm. Jim Hassett Lake Michigan Area Managing Partner Ernst & Young

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NO MATTER WHO YOU ARE OR WHERE YOU ARE,

LION POWER IS WITH YOU ALL THE WAY. Harris has been serving families and businesses since 1882. Today, with locations in neighborhoods throughout Chicagoland, Chicago’s hometown bank—and Lion Power—is nearby. And we’re ready to help, whatever your financial needs may be.

Personal Banking • Wealth Management • Business Banking • Direct Investing

Chicago 111 W. Monroe St. 312-461-2121 harrisbank.com

Harris™ is a trade name used by Harris N.A. and its affiliates. Member FDIC.

Harris is driven by corporate values that foster a diverse workforce and an equitable, supportive workplace. These values are more than just words on paper, they represent our core beliefs. They live in the way we work, in the solutions we offer, in the employment environment we provide and in the way we partner with the community.” Frank Techar President & CEO Harris

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To ignore the need for diversity within a company is to ignore one of the critical building blocks of a successful organization. Businesses today have an obligation to not only support diversity initiatives within their industries, but also to set the example by cultivating potential leadership talent pools that reflect the diversity of our city. Larry Wahlstrom President Jewel-Osco

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IT’S NOT THE LAW. BUT IT SHOULD BE. There’s no law forcing you to give back to the community. We salute those who do.

When you think about it, the amalgam of different viewpoints, experiences and ways of thinking makes an organization stronger, more resilient, more creative. By recruiting from the widest talent pool – and retaining that talent – a company helps ensure its success and that of the groups it serves. Norman R. Bobins President and Chief Executive Officer LaSalle Bank Corporation

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Diversity works. It improves the breadth and quality of our practices and makes our firm more responsive to the varied needs of our worldwide clientele. The Firm’s diversity and inclusion efforts strengthen our workforce while also making Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw more knowledgeable and dynamic. Debora de Hoyos Managing Partner Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw, LLP

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The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their

dreams. —

ELEANOR ROOSEVELT

Northern Trust salutes those whose dreams have broadened our horizons, brightened our worlds, and helped make the Annual Changing Color of Leadership Conference and Bridge Awards Dinner a success.

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Northern Trust Corporation, 50 South La Salle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. Subsidiaries located in Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin. Rates and services may vary. Members FDIC.

northerntrust.com

Northern Trust recognizes diversity as one of its key corporate strengths. Diversity in our clients and employees and diversity in the communities we serve all helps to strengthen Northern Trust as a global company in the 21st Century. William A. Osborn Chairman and CEO Northern Trust

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To be a diverse, inclusive and culturally competent organization is a strategic priority for Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Our entire organization must reect the diversity of the people we serve. For 140 years, we have been a leader in delivering needed health services to the people of Chicago, in addition to providing equal opportunity in all of our business relations. This is not only the right thing to do, but a core element in our success. Gary A. Mecklenburg President and CEO Northwestern Memorial HealthCare

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LEADERSHIP. LEADERSHIP. LEADERSHIP. LEADERSHIP. LEADERSHIP. We’re proud to support the Changing Color of Leadership Conference.

Nuveen Investments is pleased to support the efforts of Chicago United

in bringing greater diversity to Chicago’s business community. We look

forward to another successful Changing Color of Leadership Conference.

Smarter ways to be conservative.

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©2005 Nuveen Investments, Inc.

It is very clear that one of the distinctive differences that drives our productivity over that of all other industrialized nations, is the opportunity for the broadest array of talented and entrepreneurial people to achieve more in a single lifetime for themselves and their families than is possible anywhere else in the world. The more we do to reduce the impediments, that hinder the free movement of talent and entrepreneurship, and the more we do to cultivate a culture of openness in our business environments, the more we will elevate the productivity and wealth of our country, the proďŹ t potential of all of our companies, and the quality of life for everyone. Timothy Schwertfeger Chairman & CEO Nuveen Investments

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RUSH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER PROUDLY SUPPORTS CHICAGO UNITED’S MISSION OF BUILDING DIVERSE LEADERSHIP.

To build sustainable diversity, you need a strong foundation of inclusion. For more than three decades, health care professionals and students at RUSH University Medical Center have volunteered their time and skills to address the needs of Chicago’s underserved communities. Community service is a vital part of RUSH education and employment. Shaping the health care leaders of tomorrow. Recognizing diversity as the cornerstone of scientific discovery. Putting patients first in everything we do. Quite simply, it’s how medicine should be. For more information about RUSH and its programs, visit our Web site at www.rush.edu or call (888) 352-RUSH.

At Rush, we are working to close the gap between race and good health. This is our goal. This is how medicine should be. Larry J. Goodman, MD President and Chief Executive Officer Rush University Medical Cente

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Central to the way that Sidley Austin Brown & Wood, LLP does business are the principles of integrity, concern and mutual respect for all people and the naturally occurring differences among those people. These values are integral to the way that we do business, and we endeavor to be unwavering in our observance of them. One of the core goals of the firm’s leadership is to implement our firm’s philosophy on diversity, inclusion and a productive work life. We recognize that achieving diversity means believing in diversity. These principles we endeavor to achieve on a daily basis and demonstrate, in tangible ways, our firm’s commitment to being A World Within a Firm. Thomas A. Cole Chairman, Executive Committee Sidley Austin Brown & Wood, LLP

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Few things represent a culture and its traditions more than food does. Given the central role that food plays in our business and in the diverse communities we serve, it is paramount that we understand and embrace those traditions at the store level, at the board level and everywhere in between. We must think openly and act inclusively to ensure continued growth and success for SUPERVALU. Jeff Noddle Chairman and CEO SUPERVALU, Inc.

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CHICAGO UNITED 2005 CHANGING COLOR OF LEADERSHIP A N D B R I D G E AWA R D S D I N N E R LEADERSHIP SPONSORS

Advocate Health Care Baxter International, Inc. Bell, Boyd & Lloyd, LLC Cabrera Capital Markets Cub Foods The Effner Financial Group – Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Loop Capital Markets, LLC McDonald’s Mesirow Financial Michael Best and Friedrich, LLP Peoples Energy Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal, LLP United Airlines United Building Maintenance, Inc. University of Chicago Hospitals & Health Systems USG Corporation

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We’re your Advocate • Serving diverse Chicago-area communities • Treating diverse health care needs • Caring by diverse health care professionals

Congratulations to Gail Hasbrouck Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary Advocate Health Care Honored as a 2005 “Business Leader of Color.”

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At Baxter, one of our primary goals is to advance the best in healthcare worldwide. We focus on assisting people with some of the most complex conditions —from hemophilia to cancer and immune disorders to kidney disease. Together, our caring hands help healthcare professionals enhance the care they provide their patients. Advancing the best in healthcare ... for you.

Medical Devices

Pharmaceuticals

Biotechnology

www.baxter.com © 2005. Baxter Healthcare Corporation. All rights reserved.

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Bell, Boyd & Lloyd is pleased to sponsor the Changing Color of Leadership Conference "We at Bell, Boyd believe that a diverse workforce enriches the culture of our firm, affords us greater opportunities for innovative thinking and creativity in problem solving and enables us to better serve our clients' diverse needs." - Nancy E. Bertoglio Chief Operating Officer, Bell, Boyd & Lloyd LLC

IN TOUCH. IN SYNC. INVOLVED.

www.bellboyd.com

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Cub Foods is proud to celebrate ethnic heritage.

Carmen Maldanado of La Criolla, Inc. participated in Cub’s Heritage Proud program in its inaugural year. La Criolla’s lines of Hispanic seasonings have seen increased coverage and sales because of its participation.

For more information, Heritage Proud materials are available at your neighborhood Cub Foods store.

The Heritage Proud program offers opportunities for minority- and women-owned businesses to grow and prosper. Here are just a few examples of the Heritage Proud successful track record.

Eugene and Veronica Blaylock recently started their new business featuring Lock’s Barbecue Sauce. Their participation in the Heritage Proud program has immediately proven to be successful for both Cub Foods and the Blaylocks.

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The Effner Financial Group knows the importance of diversity. The Effner Financial Group is pleased to support the important work of Chicago United. A strong partnership in making our community a better place to live and work.

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USG is proud to be a supporting partner of the Changing Color of Leadership Conference and the Bridge Awards Dinner.

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Conference Speakers Monroe Anderson Editor Savoy Magazine

Monroe Anderson is currently the editor of Savoy Magazine, after holding that title at N’DIGO. For more than three decades, he was a career journalist, working for some of America’s best-known media corporations – Dow Jones, Johnson Publishing Company, the Tribune Company, Post-Newsweek and Viacom. In 1988-89, he had a brief stint in municipal government, serving as press secretary for Chicago Mayor Eugene Sawyer. He is the co-author of the non-fiction book Brothers, and is also a contributing author to Restoration 1989: Chicago Elects a New Daley, a book detailing the 1989 Chicago mayoral election. Until his retirement in 2002, Anderson was the director of station services and community affairs at WBBM-TV, a CBS-owned and operated station in Chicago. Anderson joined Channel 2 in 1989. In addition to acting as editor of the national magazine, Anderson writes “Monroe’s Doctrine,” a monthly social and political commentary in Savoy.

Yasmin T. Bates

Executive Vice President, Chicagoland – South Division Harris Yasmin T. Bates began her banking career in 1976 when she joined Harris N.A. as a commercial banking trainee. During her tenure, she has held progressively responsible positions, leading to her current position. As executive vice president, she is responsible for the Chicagoland - South Division, which encompasses the City, Southwest, Southeast, Central and Far Southwest (Joliet) regions. She oversees the development and implementation of the south division’s growth strategies, which include increasing market share, share of wallet and customer loyalty. She is a board member of the Shedd Aquarium, the Glenwood School, and the University of Illinois Alumni Association. She also is a member of the Chicago Network and the Executives Club of Chicago. Ms. Bates is a graduate of the University of Illinois and holds a B.S. in business administration.

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Conference Speakers Cheryl Burton

News Anchor and Reporter ABC 7 News Emmy award winning Cheryl Burton, co-anchors two of the #1 rated newscast in Chicago. Burton co-anchors the ABC 7 News at 5 p.m., alongside Ron Magers, and is a contributing anchor of ABC 7’s 10 p.m. newscast. The Chicago native joined ABC 7 as a weekend coanchor and reporter in November 1992. She has received many honors for her work including several Emmy Awards. She was the first recipient of the 2005 “Sisters in the Spirit” Award, given by Chicago area gospel singers to persons who exemplify a faith-based life. She was honored in 2005 and 2004 with the Thurgood Marshall Award. The Chicago Association of Black Journalist (CABJ) presented her with the 2004 Russ Ewing Award for the emotional story of a mother-to-daughter kidney donation. She is very active in the Chicago community and gives much of her time to non-profit groups and charities. She is a volunteer for the Boys and Girls Club of America and serves as a motivational speaker for the Chicago Public Schools. She serves on the boards of the Life with Lupus Guild, the Multicultural Dance Center and City Year. She also participates in the Rush-Presbyterian/St. Luke’s fashion show. Ms. Burton graduated from the University of Illinois in Champaign/Urbana with a B.S. degree in psychology and biology.

Martin Cabrera

President Cabrera Capital Markets Martin Cabrera, Jr. is president and owner of Cabrera Capital Markets, Inc. (CCM), one of the premier investment banking and institutional brokerage firms located in the heart of Chicago’s Financial District. The industry’s only Hispanic-owned firm headquartered in the Midwest, CCM has underwritten over $35 billion of municipal bond transactions and maintains a broad spectrum of clients ranging from the municipal government level A recognized leader in the state and business community, Martin serves as co-Chair of the New America Alliance, pension fund initiative, board of directors for Chicago United, L.U.L.A.C of Midway Council, and was appointed by Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich and Attorney General Lisa Madigan to their corporate corruption committees, to restore and maintain ethics in business. Mr. Cabrera has a degree in finance from Northern Illinois University. Martin studied at the London School of Economics in England, where he traded on the London desk for Merrill Lynch International Ltd. – 76 –

Conference Speakers Gloria Castillo President Chicago United

Gloria Castillo is president of Chicago United, a racially diverse corporate membership organization, founded in 1968. Chicago United develops programs and advocates policies that build leadership relationships across racial groups to foster conditions of equal access to opportunities in executive level management, corporate governance and supplier diversity. Prior to joining Chicago United, Ms. Castillo spent over 20 years in advertising and promotions as president of Monarch Marketing Group, Inc. In October 1993, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Minority Business Development Agency awarded Gloria Castillo and Mona Castillo as co-honorees of their 1993 Minority Entrepreneurs of the Year Award. Among numerous other state and national awards, Monarch was named one of Minority Business Report’s “Ten Outstanding Companies” in 1991 and in 1996 Gloria Castillo was named among the “100 Most Influential Women in Chicago” by Crain’s Chicago Business and in 1999 she was named the Entrepreneurial Women of the Year Award from the Women’s Business Development Center (WBDC).

Alison L. Chung President TeamWerks, Inc.

Alison L. Chung is founder and president of TeamWerks, a Chicagobased technology consulting firm with a growing specialty practice in computer forensics. The firm has helped clients win every litigation matter since 1998. She is active in numerous professional and community associations and is committed to organizations that promote educational and cultural growth. Mayor Daley selected her to sit on his Council of Technology Advisors, formed to sustain Chicago’s leadership role as one of the worlds’ recognized centers of high technology activity and growth. Ms. Chung is a graduate of Wellesley College and holds an M.A. from Stanford University, an M.B.A. from the University of Chicago, and has attended Executive programs at the Harvard Business School and the Harvard Kennedy School of Government.

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Conference Speakers Robert Der

Partner, Lake Michigan Area Office - Chicago Ernst & Young Robert Der is a senior partner in Ernst & Young’s Lake Michigan Area office, which includes offices in Chicago, Indianapolis, Milwaukee and Grand Rapids. As one of the Lake Michigan Area office (LMA) area industry leaders for the retail, distribution and consumer products/industrial products industry group, he has extensive experience working with companies in the retail, wholesale/distribution, consumer products manufacturing and service companies. He is LMA’s ethnic diversity leader and a member of Ernst & Young’s National Ethnic Diversity Task Force. His community involvement includes service to organizations such as, the Boys & Girls Club of Chicago, Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce and the North Central College Board of Directors. Mr. Der is a graduate of North Central College with a triple major in economics and business, political science and sociology. He completed his graduate work at Northern Illinois University earning an M.S. in business administration specializing in accountancy.

Venita E. Fields

Senior Managing Director Smith Whiley & Co. Venita Fields is a partner and senior managing director at Smith Whiley & Company, a private investment firm that provides a diverse range of asset management and financial services aimed at public and private plan sponsors, as well as Taft–Hartley plans. Ms. Fields joined the firm in January 1999. Her expertise is in middle-market leveraged buyouts, corporate restructurings and refinancings. In her current role at Smith Whiley & Company, she is responsible for deal flow development, investment selection, valuation and portfolio management for the firm’s Pelham Fund I and II, two subordinated debt and equity funds formed to make investments in middle-market companies. Total commitments in these funds are $215 million. Ms. Fields is a graduate of Northwestern University and holds a master’s in management from the J. L. Kellogg School of Management.

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Conference Speakers Leana B. Flowers

Senior Vice President & Director – Retail Human Resource Strategies ShoreBank Leana B. Flowers began her career at the Northern Trust Company in Chicago where she held positions in operations management and personal banking. In 1980, she joined ShoreBank as director of human resources, and was appointed senior vice president in 1995. In 2003, Flowers’ role was expanded to director of retail and human resource strategies in which she is responsible for strategic initiatives in both retail banking and human resources. A corporate strategist and general manager, she has over 23 years banking experience, assisting executives with operations growth, performance improvement and corporate development programs. Board and community experience includes serving as chairman of the board, Muntu Dance Theatre, Coordinating Council member of the Chicago Empowerment Zone, member of the National Human Resource Association, advisory board member of CAEL (Council for Adult and Experiential Learning) and member of the Leaders Council of Chicago United. Ms. Flowers is a graduate of Northern Illinois University and holds a B.A. and an M.S. from the university.

Martin P. Greene Partner Greene & Letts

Mr. Greene is responsible for directing the firm’s employment law practice. He has extensive experience in the trial of such cases in both federal and state jurisdictions. In addition to employment matters, Mr. Greene has represented many private and public corporations in a variety of matters including: municipal law, commercial and contract litigation, contract negotiations and civil rights. Mr. Greene’s civic activities include the Chicago Police Department/ Chicago Board of Education “We Care” Motivational Role Model Program. He is also a member of the Board of Visitors for the University of Illinois at Chicago, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and a member of Alliance of Business Leaders and Entrepreneurs (A.B.L.E.). He serves on the board of the Chicago Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, and is a member of the American Bar Association’s Section of Labor and Employment. He is also a member of the National Bar Association, Cook County Bar Association and the National Employment Law Council. Mr. Greene is a graduate of the University of Illinois at Chicago and the University of Chicago Law School.

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Conference Speakers Theresa Gutierrez

General Assignment Reporter,

ABC 7 News and Host of “Ñ Beat” Theresa Gutierrez has been a general assignment reporter for ABC 7 News since June 1986. In addition to her reporting duties, Gutierrez serves as host of “Ñ Beat,” a series of locally produced half-hour specials featuring prominent Hispanics who are making positive strides in the community. Gutierrez was one of the first Hispanic women to break into television journalism. Guttierez along with Barbara Walters, Connie Chung, Christine Amanpour, and Jane Pauly were featured on the cover of the educational book, “Women who broke barriers: The new face of TV news.” The book has been distributed to schools throughout the world. Gutierrez began her media career in 1971 at NBC 5 as a production assistant and in 1972 joined ABC 7 in the same position. For 25 years Gutierrez has hosted and produced a number of television talk shows including “The Feminine Franchise,” a feminist program dealing with topics of concern to women, “Weekend Edition,” “Weekend,” and “Sunday in Chicago with Theresa Gutierrez.” Ms. Gutierrez received her bachelor of arts degree from Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana. She resides in the Chicago area.

Patricia S. Harris

Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer McDonald’s USA Patricia S. Harris joined McDonald’s in 1976 as an administrator in the corporation’s Legal Department. Over the years, she has consistently worked her way through the ranks of the organization holding such positions as human resources supervisor and manager, staff and department director and assistant vice president, leading to her current role as vice president and chief diversity officer of McDonald’s Corporation. In this position she leads a team responsible for the development and implementation of diversity strategies throughout the McDonald’s system. She is the chair of the NAACP-ACT/SO Industry Advisory Council, a board member of the DuSable Museum of African American History, president of the Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization, and serves on the DePaul University Board of Directors’ Institute for Business and Professional Ethics Committee and the co-chair of Rainbow/PUSH EXCEL board of directors. Ms. Harris received her bachelor’s degree in public administration & personnel administration from Roosevelt University, Chicago. – 80 –

Conference Speakers Tom Hudson

Host “First Business Morning News” Tom Hudson hosts the nationally syndicated TV program “First Business Morning News”, which covers everything business from the trading pits to personal finance. The first-of-its kind daily personal-finance oriented business news program airs on more than 175 television stations nationwide Monday through Friday. He has reported on topics such as Social Security reform, Federal Reserve interest rate policy, prescription drug reimportation and European Union expansion. Prior to hosting “First Business Morning News”, he reported and anchored market coverage for the groundbreaking web-based financial news service, WebFN. There he reported regularly from the Chicago Board Options Exchange. He also created original programming for a large e-brokerage. He co-anchored morning drive for the former all-news, heritage 50kw WMAQ-AM/ Chicago. There he anchored election night and special breaking news, including the bombings of U.S. embassies in Kenya and Tanzania. Mr. Hudson graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Iowa and is the recipient of several professional honors and awards for his work in broadcast journalism.

Abe Tomás Hughes, II

President and Chief Executive Officer Hispanic Alliance for Career Advancement Abe Tomás Hughes is currently the president and chief executive officer of the Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement (HACE), a leader in the advancement of Hispanics at all stages of the career continuum, from high school to college and on to the professional years. Abe has led the 23 year old non-profit organization’s restructuring, national expansion and funding and has received numerous awards for the dramatic turnaround effort, including the prestigious Brillante Award for Best Non-Profit of the Year for 2003 from the National Society of Hispanic MBA’s. Mr. Hughes serves on the board of directors and finance committee of Advocate Health Care, a $3 billion health care leader based in Chicago, is on the executive committee of the trustees of the Museum of Contemporary Art of Chicago and is on the Cornell University Trustee Subcommittee on Diversity. Mr. Hughes received his M.B.A. from the Harvard Business School and his B.A. from Cornell University in history with a minor in neurobiology and behavior.

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Conference Speakers Cynthia J. Johnson

President Johnson & Associates Business Interiors Cynthia J. Johnson is founder and president of Johnson & Associates Business Interiors, Incorporated. Established in 1978, Johnson & Associates provides office furniture and interior design services for corporate, institutional and government offices. As the sole stockholder of the company, she has extensive professional experience in the office furniture industry. She develops the general marketing direction for the firm and actively engages with clients and her team members to ensure that Johnson & Associates exceeds customer expectations. Johnson & Associates is the only African American female-owned and operated office furniture dealership in Chicago with a 26 year history. Her community involvement includes service as a board member on the Women’s Business Development Center, the Sickle Cell Anemia Foundation, secretary of A.B.L.E (Alliance of Business Leaders and Entrepreneurs), a member of Kraft Foods Minority Supplier Advisory Team, Chicago Community Ventures board president, a member of the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council, and Women Impacting Public Policy. Ms. Johnson is a graduate of Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana with a bachelor of arts degree in interior design.

Tannette Johnson-Elie

Business Columnist Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Tannette Johnson-Elie is a business columnist for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. She is one of the few African-American women nationwide who is privileged to write a weekly column for the business section of a major metropolitan daily newspaper. The column highlights small and minority-owned businesses in the Milwaukee area, workplace diversity and issues that affect jobs and economics in urban communities, and corporate board diversity. She has written extensively on the topic of corporate board diversity, which led to her participation in today’s panel discussion. In addition to her work at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, she is an associate lecturer at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside in Kenosha, Wisconsin, where she is a much sought after speaker on diversity. Her professional affiliations include the Society of American Business Editors and Writers, the National Association of Black Journalists, the Trotter Group and the Wisconsin Black Media Association

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Conference Speakers Cliff Kelley

Host - “The Cliff Kelley Show” WVON 1450 AM Cliff Kelley has distinguished himself as a popular talk show host who brings a wealth of knowledge on local, national and international affairs to WVON’s vast listening audience. A native Chicagoan and attorney, Kelley has been active in Chicago’s political arena for more than 30 years, including 16 years in the City Council. Kelley has been the host of WVON’s popular morning-drive talk show, “The Cliff Kelley Show” for more than 10 years. He makes numerous guest appearances on issue-oriented programs on both local and national television, and is a frequent contributor to “Chicago Tonight,” which airs on Chicago’s public television station, WTTW- Channel 11. Kelley has traveled extensively, including trips to the Middle East, Asia, Europe, and Africa.

Martin L. King

Founder and CEO, MKMB Corporation Chairman, Rainbow/PUSH Coalition Martin L. King is the founder and CEO of MKMB Corporation which is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. MKMB and its wholly-owned subsidiaries have grown from a start-up organization to one with over $5 million in retail sales and 40 employees. In addition, MKMB Corp shares in an additional $200 million in sales through a shared investment (WOW Cable and Internet) where MKMB is a minority equity investor and that company employs over 300 people. In addition to his entrepreneurial endeavors, he also serves as chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, an organization founded by Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr. The mission of the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition is to protect, defend and gain civil rights and to even the economic and educational playing fields in all aspects of American life and to bring peace to the world. Mr. King is a graduate of the University of Illinois and holds a B.S. and J.D. from the university.

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Conference Speakers Michael W. Lewis

Executive Vice President, President, City Region Harris Michael W. Lewis is an executive vice president at Harris, and president of the bank’s city region. His responsibilities include strategically integrating the management of business segments across the network of Harris branches in the city of Chicago. He has specific accountability for growing the banks commercial business, community development and consumer loans and services sectors throughout the region. He is an active member of Chicago’s business and civic community, and sits on the executive committee of the board of directors of Chicago United, and on the board of advisors for Chicago’s branch of the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC). He also serves as a member of the Illinois Government Finance Officers Association, the Zoning Board for the village of Olympia Fields, the Urban Bankers Forum and the Consortium for Graduate Study in Management. He is a member of the Black MBA Association, the Alumni Associations of Indiana University and Western Michigan University and Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity. Mr. Lewis holds an M.B.A. from Indiana University and a bachelor’s degree from Western Michigan University.

James H. Lowry

Senior Vice President Boston Consulting Group James H. Lowry joined The Boston Consulting Group in November 2000. Mr. Lowry leads BCG’s workforce diversity, ethnic marketing and minority business development consulting practice efforts. Previous to his position with BCG, Mr. Lowry was president and CEO of his own firm, James H. Lowry & Associates (JHLA). Prior to starting JHLA, he worked at a leading consulting firm in the area of urban affairs development. In addition, he has served as a host of two nationally syndicated TV programs; Inside-Bedford Stuyvesant and Minority Business Report, an adjunct professor of diversity at J.L. Kellogg School of Management, served as chairman of the board of the City of Chicago Library system, and academic director of Kellogg’s NMSDC Advanced Management Education Program and Kellogg Minority Corporate Governance Program. Mr. Lowry earned his M.P.A. from the University of Pittsburgh and his B.A. in political science at Grinnell College. He also attended Harvard Business School’s Program for Management Development (PMD). – 84 –

Conference Speakers Judy C. Mathews

President, Community Interface, Inc. Diversity Consultant, Chicago United Primary Writer and Researcher, Chicago United Board Trend Analysis Judy C. Mathews is founder and president of Community Interface, a general management consulting firm, specializing in designing and developing business diversity strategies. Founded in 1991, Ms. Mathews brings 27 years of management consulting experience to Community Interface. Prior to founding Community Interface, Ms. Mathews was a minority business consultant with James H. Lowry & Associates, a Chicago-based management consulting firm. Under her leadership, Community Interface has been engaged to provide management consulting services for such major clients as, The University of Chicago and The University of Chicago Hospitals, The Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority, Loop Capital Markets, Caremark Rx, The Northern Trust Company, and Chicago United, Inc. Ms. Mathews holds an M.B.A. from the University of Notre Dame and a bachelor of arts from Eastern Illinois University.

Cheryl Mayberry McKissack Founder, President and CEO Nia Enterprises, LLC

Cheryl Mayberry McKissack is the founder, president and CEO of Nia Enterprises, LLC - a Chicago-based research, systems integration and marketing services firm founded in January 2000. Nia Enterprises, LLC provides opt-in, permission-based marketing data solutions for the growing and specialized market of African- American women and their families. Ms. Mayberry McKissack is well recognized as an entrepreneur and has been featured in articles of several publications including: BusinessWeek.com, Fortune.com, Black Enterprises, the Chicago Tribune and the Chicago Sun-Times. Ms. Mayberry McKissack recently co-edited The Nia Guide for Black Women: Achieving Career Success on Your Terms and Balancing Work & Life (Agate Publishing). Ms. Mayberry McKissack was recently named as an associate adjunct professor for Kellogg School of Business at Northwestern University (Spring 2005). Ms. Mayberry McKissack is a graduate of Seattle University and received her master’s in management from Northwestern’s J. L. Kellogg School of Management. – 85 –

Conference Speakers Salvador Mendoza

Assistant Vice President – Diversity Hyatt Corporation Salvador Mendoza is responsible for heightening and sustaining Hyatt’s presence and visibility in the community. Mendoza will continue overseeing Hyatt’s diversity efforts in recruitment, development and retention of women and minorities, community relations and supplier diversity. Mendoza is also responsible for managing Hyatt’s ongoing community partnerships with organizations such as, the National Society of Minorities in Hospitality (NSMH), the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), the National Council of La Raza (NCLR), National Hispanic Corporate Council (NHCC), and the Organization of Chinese Americans (OCA). Active in industry affairs, he is chair of Project Equality’s board of directors, member of MFHA’s board, member of the American Hotel and Lodging Association Multicultural Advisory Council, member of NHCC board, and member of the American Hotel and Lodging Foundation Scholarship Committee. Mr. Mendoza graduated with a B.S. from Chicago State University and an M.A. from Governors State University.

Ralph G. Moore President RGMA, Inc.

Ralph G. Moore, CPA, is President of Ralph G. Moore & Associates (RGMA), a Chicago-based management consulting firm founded in 1979. RGMA is one of the nation’s premier change management firms specializing in integrating supplier diversity into corporate strategy and the formation of diverse strategic alliances The company provides corporate clients an array of supplier diversity services including program strategy & development, workshops and seminars, senior management orientations, strategic planning, program assessment, supplier development & training, and benchmarking services. RGMA also is a leading consultant to government agencies in the area of Affirmative Action program development and implementation. In addition, RGMA assists entrepreneurs acquire capital; develop business plans and structure strategic alliances. Mr. Moore has over 33 years of experience in business and public policy issues and is recognized as an expert in the area of minority and women business development. He graduated with honors and received a bachelor of science degree in Accounting from Southern Illinois University.

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Conference Speakers Sheila Quinn

Chicago Diversity Worklife Manager PricewaterhouseCoopers Sheila Quinn is the Chicago diversity worklife manager at PricewaterhouseCoopers. She joined the firm in December of 2003. In her role she is committed to improving minority retention, developing diverse leaders and improving worklife flexibility for all Chicago employees. Teamwork and collaboration are the keys to success in her role which focuses on improving cross-cultural and cross-gender communication. Ms. Quinn has worked in both the for-profit and non-profit sectors and has served in both industry and professional services. She has extensive experience in human resources, employee relations and cultural change initiatives. Earlier in her career, she produced an educational feature film and worked with The Points of Light Foundation to lead a visioning effort for volunteer centers across the country.

Ulice Payne, Jr.

Managing Member Addison-Clifton, LLC Ulice Payne is responsible for the day-to-day operations of Addison-Clifton, global trade compliance advisors. Prior to joining Addison-Clifton, LLC, he was president and CEO of the Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club and the managing partner of the Milwaukee office of the law firm of Foley & Lardner where he chaired the International Business Team. The International Business Team was responsible for representing global and domestic companies in cross-border transactions. He currently serves on the board of directors of Northwestern Mutual, Badger Meter, Inc. (AMEX), Midwest Air Group (NYSE), State Financial Services Corporation (NASDAQ) and Wisconsin Energy Corporation (NYSE). Mr. Payne is a graduate of Marquette University and holds a B.S and J.D. from the university. He studied in the master’s of law program at the University of London, England and received an honorary doctor of laws degree from Marian College of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.

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Conference Speakers Robert Reed

Anchor, Evening Business Wrap-Up WBBM Newsradio 780 As a reporter, columnist, editor and broadcast journalist, Robert Reed covers business events for some of the nation’s largest and most prestigious media outlets. Currently, he anchors the Evening Business Wrap-Up, heard weekdays on the CBS-owned WBBM Newsradio 780. His business reports have periodically been aired over the CBS radio network. He is also a contributing editor to Chicago Magazine, the Tribune Company’s award-winning city magazine, where he writes a regular business column. Reed recently co-authored a new book, “Covering Business”, published by Marion Street Press in Oak Park, Illinois. For nearly 15 years, Reed worked at Crain’s Chicago Business, starting as a reporter and working up to become editor in January 2000. During that time, Reed anchored daily business reports on NBC-owned WMAQ-TV and Fox-owned WFLD-TV. He appeared weekly as a business analyst on PBS’s Channel 11’s Chicago Tonight. In mid-2003, Reed left as Crain’s editor after the publication won numerous awards for outstanding journalism. He has taught secondary school in Puerto Rico and college level political science classes. He is often asked to speak at universities and business conferences.

Michael C. Riordan

President and Chief Executive Officer University of Chicago Hospitals and Health System As president and CEO, Riordan guides a hospital that has consistently earned top rankings from U.S. News and World Report as one of the nation’s leading health care facilities. The University of Chicago Hospitals is one of Chicago’s largest Illinois hospitals ranked by net patient revenue, and is the largest employer on Chicago’s South Side. Known for its care at the“forefront of medicine,” the University of Chicago Hospitals brings together world-class clinicians, researchers, and staff to provide skilled and humane patient care for some of the most serious and difficult medical problems. He is an active leader and advocate in the healthcare community. He is a member of the Governing Board of the University HealthSystem Consortium (UHC) and a board member of the Illinois Hospital Association. Riordan is also a member of the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), including one of its primary components, the Council of Teaching Hospitals (COTH). He also serves on the Leadership Accountabilities Taskforce and Professional Technical Advisory Committee (PTAC) of the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO). Mr. Riordan holds a bachelor of arts degree in liberal arts and English from Columbia University, a master’s degree in education and psychology from Columbia, and a second master’s degree in health systems from Georgia Institute of Technology. – 88 –

Conference Speakers Desiree Rogers

President Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas Desiree Rogers was elected president of Peoples Energy Corporation’s two utility subsidiaries, Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas in July 2004. In this role, Rogers has direct responsibility for the utilities’ field operations, customer service functions and gas supply management. She also serves as a senior vice president of Peoples Energy Corporation. Since joining Peoples Energy in 1997, Rogers has taken on a series of tough assignments with great success, including the restructuring of critical business functions to better meet customer needs while improving financial results. Ms. Rogers is active in the business and civic community. She serves on the corporate boards of Equity Residential and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois. She is also involved in numerous civic organizations. She is vice-chairman of the Lincoln Park Zoo and serves on the executive committee of The Museum of Science and Industry, The Executives’ Club of Chicago and The Chicago Network. She holds memberships in The Commercial Club of Chicago, The Economic Club of Chicago and The Wellesley Business Leadership Council. She served as the chairman of the Chicago Children’s Museum from 1995 to 1998. Ms. Rogers holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from Wellesley College and a master’s degree from Harvard Business School.

Steven Rogers Clinical Professor of Finance and Management Kellogg School of Management Steven Rogers is the Gordon and Llura Gund Family Distinguished Professor of Entrepreneurship. Professor Rogers teaches Entrepreneurial Finance at Kellogg and is the Director of the Larry and Carol Levy Institute for Entrepreneurial Practice. Before joining the Kellogg Faculty, he owned and operated two manufacturing firms and one retail operation. Mr. Rogers currently serves on the Advisory Boards of Private Equity firms SB Partners, Smith Whiley and Company, OCA Ventures, and The Runners Club, an entrepreneur training program. He also serves on the Board of Directors of SC Johnson Wax, SuperValu (NYSE) and DQE (NYSE). His non-profit work includes board membership for Alain Locke Charter School. Mr. Rogers is also a member of the Harvard Business School Visiting Committee, and a Trustee of Williams College. Mr. Rogers received an MBA from Harvard Business School and a bachelor of arts degree from Williams College. – 89 –

Conference Speakers Lauri M. Sanders

Director of Public Affairs for the Midwest Division Jewel-Osco In October 2003, Jewel-Osco named Lauri M. Sanders as director of public affairs for the Midwest division. She has responsibility for community, government and media relations, and corporate contributions, and helps implement the company’s strategic plan. Jewel-Osco is a division of Albertsons, Inc., one of the world’s largest food-drug chains. Prior to joining Jewel-Osco, she served as director of public affairs and communications for Chicago State University. She has also served as director of news affairs for the Chicago Police Department, and director of media relations for Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Ms. Sanders is a graduate of Spelman College and holds a master’s in journalism from Roosevelt University. She currently sits on the board of directors for the Bottomless Closet, the Cosmopolitan Chamber of Commerce, Food for All, and the Black Public Relations Society – Chicago Chapter.

Doris Salomón Chagin

Category Manager, Ethnic Markets BP Products North America Doris Salomón Chagin presently serves as the category manager for ethnic markets, East of the Rockies, for BP Products North America. In this newly-created position, she plays an advisory role in rolling out a convenience program that focuses on Latino and African-American consumers. Prior to joining BP, she served as vice president of the Donors Forum of Chicago, a membership organization of foundations and corporations. Her professional career has included positions with MALDEF (Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund), U.S. Senator Paul Simon, and COSSMHO (National Coalition of Hispanic Health and Human Service Organizations). Understanding the importance of the Latino community, she co-founded the BP Latino Network, which seeks to enhance BP’s positive reputation in the Chicagoland community through the promotion of BP’s core values and social investment strategy. The Network also engages in activities that support the inclusion and advancement of Latinos within BP’s corporate structure. Mrs. Salomon Chagin is a graduate of Bradley University and holds a master of arts from the University of Chicago. – 90 –

Conference Speakers Jim Skogsbergh

President & CEO Advocate Heath Care Jim Skogsbergh is president and CEO of Advocate Health Care, a faithbased, nonprofit system based in Oak Brook, Ill. Mr. Skogsbergh joined Advocate as chief operating officer in January 2001, and began his current position in April 2002. He came to Advocate Health Care from Iowa Health System in Des Moines, where he served as executive vice president, responsible for three hospitals, multiple physician organizations and academic teaching programs. Mr. Skogsbergh is a Fellow with the American College of Healthcare Executives. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Iowa State University and a master’s degree in health administration from the University of Iowa.

Shruti Daté Singh

Reporter Crain’s Chicago Business Shruti Date Singh covers professional services for Crain’s Chicago Business. Before joining Crain’s in April 2004 she covered municipal and education issues for the suburban Daily Herald for three years. She also previously worked as a technology reporter for Government Computer News, a Post-Newsweek Tech Media publication. Ms. Singh born in Poona, India, grew up in the western suburbs and is a graduate from George Washington University in Washington, D.C

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Conference Speakers Tyronne Stoudemire

Senior Operations Manager for Global Diversity & Inclusion Hewitt Associates Tyronne Stoudemire joined Hewitt in December 1996 as a customer service unit manager. His defined contributions clients have included Liberty Mutual, IIT Industries, Hartford and Paine Webber. Throughout the next several years Tyronne progressed into the customer service cluster manager role while working with the SBC, BJC/Westinghouse, Kmart, and Verizon Wireless client teams. In June 2004, he joined the human resources team as the senior operations manager for global diversity & inclusion. He is responsible for executing and operationalizing the vision and strategy for diversity and inclusion in collaboration with the business, HR, and the associate affinity groups. He also manages Hewitt’s relationships with external diversity organizations. He has worked with the BAHA (Black Associates at Hewitt Associates) Leadership Team, served as a facilitator for Hewitt’s Diversity firm-wide training, served on the Diversity Council for Human Resources Outsourcing, and was a team member for the planning of Hewitt’s Sponsorship of the 2004 UNCF Black & White Ball. He recently founded and currently directs Hewitt’s Diversity Chorus.

Larry Wahlstrom

President, Jewel-Osco Division Albertsons, Inc. Larry has more than 30 years of experience in the food and drug industry. He joined Osco Drug Stores in 1971 in Green Bay, Wisconsin and held positions of increasing responsibility in the areas of marketing, advertising, and operations. He was promoted to vice president of advertising and market development in 1990. He was named vice president of the east operations for the drug division in 1991 and was then named vice president sales, general merchandise and drug in 2001. In 2002, Larry was named to president of the Albertsons Florida division. Wahlstrom was then named to senior vice president of mergers and acquisitions in 2004, when he was responsible for managing the successful integration of Albertsons and Shaw’s. Mr. Wahlstrom earned his B. S. degree from the University of Wisconsin, Green Bay.

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Conference Speakers Susan L. Williams

Manager, Special Projects, Social Issues Service Investor Responsibility Research Center Susan Williams is manager of special projects for the Investor Responsibility Research Center’s Social Issues Service. IRRC is an independent research firm that is the leading source of high quality, impartial information on corporate governance and social responsibility issues affecting investors and corporations worldwide. Ms. Williams joined IRRC in 1984. She is the lead author of more than a half-dozen IRRC books and publications, including one on corporate disclosure of equal employment policies and work force diversity data. Ms. Williams is a frequent contributor to IRRC’s Corporate Social Issues Reporter. She also writes analyses of shareholder resolutions presented at corporate annual meetings and writes related background reports, focusing on the issues of board diversity, equal employment and links between executive compensation and social performance. Ms. Williams is a graduate of Williams College. She graduated cum laude and received highest honors in environmental studies.

Carolyn Yauyan Woo, Ph.D

Martin J. Gillen Dean and Ray and Milann Siegfried Chair in Entrepreneurial Studies, Mendoza College of Business University of Notre Dame Dr. Woo assumed the deanship of the Mendoza College of Business at the University of Notre Dame in 1997. Before then, she served as associate executive vice president for academic affairs at Purdue University. She has focused her research on strategy, entrepreneurship, and organizational systems. She has received the International Council for Small Business Distinguished Scholar Award, Best Paper Award (Entrepreneurship Division, Academy of Management), the Excellence Award for Education from the Asian American Alliance, and the John S. Day Distinguished Alumni Academic Service Award from Purdue University. Dr. Woo is a graduate of Purdue University and holds a B.S., M.S.I.A and Ph.D from the university. She currently serves on the boards of directors of AON Corporation, Circuit City and NiSource.

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Conference Speakers Joset B. Wright

Vice President The Hollins Group, Inc. Joset B. Wright currently serves as vice president at The Hollins Group, a minority-owned executive retained search firm headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Ms. Wright specializes in identifying senior level talent for a variety of disciplines within the corporate environment. As a former practicing attorney, she also focuses her practice on senior level legal talent. Ms. Wright came to The Hollins Group after a long and varied career in the public, private and public interest sectors. Immediately prior to coming to The Hollins Group, Ms. Wright founded Waypoint, LLC an executive coaching and consulting firm. Ms. Wright believes in giving back to the community and is involved in a number of service activities. She is currently a board member of the McGaw YMCA in Evanston, Illinois and the Children’s Home and Aid Society of Illinois. She also teaches Sunday school at her home parish St. Nicholas Roman Catholic Church in Evanston, Illinois. She has previously served on the boards of the National Minority Supplier Development Council, the Indianapolis Museum of Art and the Indianapolis Children’s Museum. Ms. Wright is a graduate of Denison University and holds a J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center

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2005 Chicago United Bridge Awards Dinner Agenda

Dinner Welcome Cheryl Burton ABC 7 News Invocation Business Leaders of Color Introduction of Honorees Bridge Awards Chicago Bridge Award Introduction of Recipient National Bridge Award Introduction of Recipient Acceptance and Remarks Acknowledgements Adjournment

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2005 Business Leaders of Color

Ralph Alvarez

Cynthia J. Johnson

Joel Arce

Michael W. Lewis

James A. Bell

Connie Lindsey

Carole Brown

Cheryl Mayberry McKissack

Todd Brown

Renetta McCann

Peter C.B. Bynoe

Eric McKissack

Adela Cepeda

Ralph G. Moore

Thomas F. Chen

Clare Muñana

Gery J. Chico

Michelle Obama

Betty P. Chow

Leticia Peralta Davis

Carolyn H. Clift

Stephen H. Pugh

Joy V. Cunningham

Desiree Rogers

Pedro DeJesús, Jr.

Steven Rogers

Robert Der

José L. Santillan

Eduardo Fernandez

Smita N. Shah

Venita E. Fields

Paula A. Sneed

G.A. Finch

Jorge A. Solís

Raymond Grady

John D. Sterling

Randall Hampton

Christina M. Tchen

Gail D. Hasbrouck

Roxanne M. Ward

Louis Holland, Jr.

Timothy W. Wright III

John T. Hooker

Andrea L. Zopp

Ralph Hughes

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Bridge Awards Introduction

2005 C H ICAGO U N ITED B R I DGE AWAR DS The Bridge Award represents the first national award that honors a CEO who is an advocate for multiracial diversity in corporate governance. In keeping with the spirit of our advocacy in support of the development of multiracial participation at all levels in business, this award brings visibility to those who have managed change and inspires others to follow. Chicago United (CU) established the Bridge Award during its inaugural Changing Color of Leadership Conference in November of 2004. The award celebrates the accomplishments of a chief executive officer of a publicly held corporation who has inspired and supported diversity on its board of directors. The award also recognizes a corporation’s commitment to diversity in senior level management and its business partnerships among diverse firms. Our efforts focused on the Fortune 100 and the Chicago Metro 100 to select this year’s recipients of the National Bridge Award and the Chicago Bridge Award. After conducting a rigorous examination of publicly available company data, CU reviewed five national and five Chicago-area companies with diverse boards of directors based on a pre-determined diversity threshold. The National Bridge Award serves to honor the exemplary practices of a Fortune 100 corporation. The Chicago Bridge Award serves to honor a corporation supporting the development of a vibrant and richly diverse business community in the Chicago region through successful board diversity. Each company was evaluated on quantitative and qualitative data by an internal and external committee. The committees consisted of corporate and non-profit executives, entrepreneurs and academicians, and were selected based on their neutrality and experience. The committees were provided with rating/ranking criteria and a cumulative point system for the award selection process. We applaud the 2005 Bridge Award recipients and honorees. They truly are the champions for diversity in governance, management and business partnerships. Their leadership, vision and commitment will continue to help foster innovative approaches to achieving diversity in corporate governance throughout the business community.

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2005 Chicago United Chicago Bridge Award Recipient JOH N W. ROWE C HAI RM AN, PR ESI DENT AN D C H I EF EXECUTIVE OFFIC ER EXELON COR POR ATION John W. Rowe is the chairman, president and chief executive officer of Exelon Corporation - one of the nation’s largest electric utilities, with 5.2 million customers and revenues of more than $14 billion. Forbes ranked Exelon as the number one utility company on its 2005 list of “The Best Managed Companies in America” and ranked Exelon as the number one utility company in the United States on its 2004 list of “The World’s 2000 Leading Companies.” Mr. Rowe has led electric utilities since 1984, consecutively serving as chief executive officer of Central Maine Power Company, the New England Electric System and Unicom Corporation (one of Exelon’s predecessors). He is a lawyer, and was general counsel of Consolidated Rail Corporation and a partner in the firm of Isham, Lincoln and Beale. Mr. Rowe’s business activities have been marked by his attention to balance sheet strength, earnings consistency, service reliability and environmental performance. Mr. Rowe has been an integral part of Exelon’s vision and commitment to diversity. Under his leadership, Exelon’s diversity policies have become firmly anchored in its belief system that inclusion, respect and fair treatment contribute to increased productivity. The company implements multiple strategies focusing on workforce diversity, supplier diversity, civic and social commitment, and the areas of education and support. He has received El Valor Corporation’s Corporate Visionary Award and the Corporate Leadership Award from the Spanish Coalition for Jobs. In addition to his role as chairman, president and CEO of Exelon, Mr. Rowe is a member of the boards of directors of Unum Provident Corporation, Sunoco and the Northern Trust Company. His civic and professional commitments emphasize historical education and diversity, and include serving as chairman of the Chicago Historical Society, chairman on the Mies van der Rohe Society and as a member of the boards of the Illinois Institute of Technology, the Chicago Urban League, the Field Museum, the Art Institute of Chicago, Northwestern University, the Edison Electric Institute, the Chicago Club and the visiting committees of the Oriental Institute and the University of Pennsylvania Museum. Mr. Rowe holds a bachelor’s and a juris doctor degree from the University of Wisconsin and its law school, where he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa and the Order of the Coif and is the founder of the Rowe Professorship in Byzantine history. – 98 –

2005 Chicago United National Bridge Award Recipient J EFFR EY NODDLE C HAI RM AN AN D C H I EF EXECUTIVE OFFIC ER SU PERVALU, I NC. Jeff Noddle has been at the helm of SUPERVALU INC. since being elected as the company’s chief executive officer in 2001. Today, as chairman and CEO, Noddle oversees a company that is at once the leading U.S. food distributor and the country’s 7th largest grocery retailer. Mr. Noddle is also at the helm of promoting diversity and inclusion at SUPERVALU. Recognizing diversity as a competitive advantage is critical to SUPERVALU’s financial success, he has been instrumental in supporting diversity on its board of directors, developing a diverse workforce and incorporating ethnic product offerings as part of the company’s overall retail strategy. According to Noddle, “We have only just begun our journey to mirror what our great country looks like – a richly woven tapestry of diversity and cultures. It is essential for our long-term success that diversity becomes a key strategy that is well understood and embraced throughout our entire organization.” Mr. Noddle joined SUPERVALU in 1976 as director of retail operations for the company’s J.M. Jones division in Champaign, Illinois. During his time in the J.M. Jones division, he held a number of positions, including director of merchandising and vice president, marketing. Between 1982 and 1985, He served as president of the company’s Fargo division and its former Miami division. In 1985, he was named corporate vice president, merchandising, and a series of promotions followed. By 1995, he had been named corporate executive vice president and president and chief operating officer of SUPERVALU’s Distribution Food Companies. In 2000, Noddle was named SUPERVALU’s president and chief operating officer, responsible for all of the company’s operations. He was named president and CEO in 2001, and then elected to the position of chairman of the board in 2002. In addition to his role as chairman of the SUPERVALU board of directors, Mr. Noddle serves on a number of industry and corporate boards and is active in Minneapolis civic affairs. He is currently chairman of the board for The Food Marketing Institute (FMI), a board member for the Independent Grocers Alliance, Inc. (IGA) and chairman of its governance committee and a board member of the Greater Twin Cities United Way. Mr. Noddle earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Iowa in 1969.

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2005 Bridge Awards Chicago Corporate Governance Honorees AB B OTT L AB OR ATOR I ES Miles D. White was elected chairman of the board in April 1999 and was elected chief executive officer in January 1999. Under his leadership, Abbott continues to support diversity through its internal corporate initiatives and its external outreach activities with many local and national advocacy organizations. SHOR EBAN K Anne Arvia joined ShoreBank Corporation in 1991. In May 2000, she became executive vice president and led the bank until she was appointed president in February 2002, and was made CEO in August 2003. ShoreBank continues to be committed to inclusion, maximizing the skills and abilities of the entire organization to achieve present and long-term success.

2005 Bridge Awards National Corporate Governance Honoree U N ITED PARC EL SERVIC E Michael L. Eskew has been chairman and chief executive officer of United Parcel Service (UPS) since January of 2002. Before assuming his current role he was executive vice president and vice chairman of the world’s largest package delivery company. Diversity is encouraged and continues to be a valuable core competency at UPS bringing a wider range of resources, skills and ideas to the business.

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2005-2006 Board of Directors Executive Committee Raymond McCaskey, Chairman President & CEO Health Care Service Corporation Michael O’Halleran, Vice Chair Chairman & CEO Aon Re Global Albert Grace, Secretary President Loop Capital Markets James Hill, Jr., Treasurer Founder, Managing Partner Hill, Taylor LLC Timothy Schwertfeger, Immediate Past Chair Chairman & CEO Nuveen Investments

Kevin Brookins Regional Director Exelon Martin Cabrera CEO Cabrera Capital Investments, Inc. Robert Der Partner Ernst & Young Mike Lewis EVP, City Region President Harris Jean Pogge Senior Vice President ShoreBank Sandra Rand Manager, Supplier Diversity United Airlines John W. Rogers, Jr. Chairman & CEO Ariel Capital Management, LLC James Skogsbergh President & CEO Advocate Healthcare Larry Wahlstrom President Jewel-Osco

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